
Watch: Happ, Ballesteros Hit Back-to-Back Jacks in Top of 1st
The Chicago Cubs can clinch a playoff spot today with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are off to a great start so far.
Following a single by Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch scored on a balk by Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo, to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead.
Ian Happ followed with this two-run blast. Cubs lead 3-0.
.@ihapp_1 never leaves home without a dinger! pic.twitter.com/EcJkRlrJOW
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 17, 2025
Moises Ballesteros then hit his second career home run, a solo blast, giving the Cubs a 4-0 lead.
MO BALLER MO POWER. pic.twitter.com/LQFB40XDUk
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 17, 2025